Permit needed immediately after closing

[Lewis Sutton]

Hello, 

I just recently closed on a two unit. I found out that the electrical work previously done to the property was done without permits. I now need to pull permits to have the electricity company come out to inspect the electric work and only then will they install electric meters. This is an unexpected expense. Any suggestions on steps I can take to recover for this unexpected expense? Any way to go after seller for this? This is my first purchase so I am new to this whole process. 

Thanks